Courts have been reluctant to fully embrace free exercise or equal protection claims of school choice advocates, but recent rulings may have permanently reversed that trend, potentially compelling governments to provide substantially more resources to parochial schools than ever before. The first section of this article summarizes the origin of…

This paper aims at investigating Japanese government's subsidy policy for private universities by applying statistical approaches to various types of quantitative data. Firstly, we briefly describe the history of the government subsidy policy to identify the dominant factors behind it and also explain the structure and mechanism of this subsidy.…

While faith schools have always been an integral part of the English state-maintained system of education, during Tony Blair's period as Prime Minister there was a distinct encouragement of the sector. This article assesses the long-term effects of such support. (Contains 1 table.)

Private education is crucial to the vitality of this nation, and public policy should strengthen rather than diminish it. In spite of chronic complications, the nonpublic school movement has remained vigorous and strong. Over 5.3 million young people--10 percent of all elementary and secondary students--are enrolled in nonpublic institutions.…

Traces the history of the tuition tax credit campaign since the 1800s. Views the Mueller v Allen decision, which allows tax credits for public and private school expenses, as a landmark Supreme Court decision and progress toward an equitable distribution of the nation's educational resources. (DMM)

Examines the current status of private schools in the United States. The author finds that those schools represent widely divergent philosophies and situations, but all strongly defend their privacy. Discusses the deepening division between government and private education, and the overall good financial health of private education. (CT)

The issue of the separation of church and state is explored, and compromises are offered to provide free exercise of religion without violating the Constitution. Suggested compromises include: (1) a moment of silence; (2) released time programs; (3) comparative religion classes; and (4) the use of the Bible in history and literature classes. (JN)

Discusses three main areas of state-private school contact: state regulation of private schools, private school liability in tort actions, and public aid to private schools. (Author/JM)

Argues that, while vouchers and tax credits differ in important ways, together they raise profound questions about the role of the government in supporting, encouraging, and, perhaps, controlling private values and private organizational forms. (Author/SJL)

Questions the degree to which it is appropriate to consider the public and private schools of the United Kingdom as independent. Presents data on the Assisted Places Scheme, changes in tax regulations for charities, and other ways in which the government has given financial and ideological support to independent schools. (Author/BSR)

This brochure describes how private-school students and teachers, including those in religiously affiliated schools, can receive federal education program benefits. It summarizes programs offered by the U.S. Department of Education that can aid students. A brief description of each program, all of which fall under the Elementary and Secondary…

Compares government funding of private schools in five countries. Explores the impact of government funding on private schools' autonomy, conflict between sectarian and secular interests, the level of support given to parental school choice, and educational quality versus equality of educational opportunity. 25 references. (SV)

National tensions are increasing over religious freedom, education, and the relation of government and its taxing power to religious institutions. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush, sectarian special interests and others have stepped up their efforts to compel all citizens to contribute involuntarily through taxes to the support of…

Major issues confronting private schools for exceptional children are identified by Charles J. O'Malley, a U.S. Department of Education official. These issues include: identifying the private education community, federal and state cutbacks in education funding, the federal role in education and the continued existence of the Department of…

This paper examines the Cleveland Scholarship and Tuition Program (CSTP), a program initiated in 1996 that was the first in the U.S. to offer state-funded scholarships that can be redeemed at both secular and parochial schools. To gather information about the program, a telephone survey of 2,020 CSTP applicants, 1,006 of which did not enroll in…